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The quiet $8 billion crisis: long COVID costs keep rising as Washington looks away

NIH grants canceled, the federal office shuttered, clinics closing — the government is turning its eyes elsewhere as 44 million suffer.

By Bruce Y. Lee, Hannah Dimmick and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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500,000 people were locked in state psychiatric hospitals. Their descendants can’t find out why
By Mike Stobbe, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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AI hallucinations are infiltrating expert work—and entering the permanent body of knowledge
By Tristan BoveMay 24, 2026
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
By Katie MooreMay 22, 2026
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Meet the hospital dogs ‘making a real difference’ by getting sick kids to smile
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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Everyone is blaming AI for the death of ‘craft.’ Take a good look in the mirror
By Ashley YetmanMay 23, 2026
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Trump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
PoliticsTrump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
SpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
InvestingSpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
PoliticsThe more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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EnergyNonprofit fraud isn’t surging. Enforcement is
By Sarah Webber and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Personal FinanceFrom Hobbes to the 14th amendment: the ancient and modern cases against Trump’s $1.8 billion fund
By Austin Sarat and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Travel & LeisureThe travel industry has been taking body blows. Here comes an airport ‘sanctuary city’ crackdown
By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Asia82 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in years — regulators flagged the risk 2 years ago
By The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Real Estate‘We want neighbors, not tourists.’ Madrid’s renters march with message for the boom economy
By Alicia Leon and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Pope Francis is in critical health condition, Vatican says
HealthPope Francis is in critical health condition, Vatican says
By Alberto Brambilla and BloombergFebruary 22, 2025
  • Are ‘healthy’ sodas good for you? What benefits Olipop and Poppi actually have
    LifeAre ‘healthy’ sodas good for you? What benefits Olipop and Poppi actually have
    By Ani FreedmanFebruary 14, 2025
Nutritionists offer these 6 ways to get back to a healthy diet
LifeNutritionists offer these 6 ways to get back to a healthy diet
By Korin MillerFebruary 22, 2025
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HealthThe dangers of drinking: Experts explain the 4 ways alcohol can cause cancer
By Lindsey LeakeFebruary 21, 2025
Semaglutide medications Wegovy and Ozempic are pictured
HealthWegovy, Ozempic shortage declared over, hitting copycats like Hims & Hers
By Bloomberg, Madison Muller, Ike Swetlitz and Naomi KresgeFebruary 21, 2025
Protesters hold a sign saying, "United denies Health Care"
HealthUnitedHealth falls after U.S. opens probe of Medicare billing
By John Tozzi, Cynthia Koons and BloombergFebruary 21, 2025
A person pushes a woman in a wheelchair to an airport gate.
PoliticsFive major airlines are suing the U.S. government over a rule that punished them for damaging passengers’ wheelchairs
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 21, 2025
  • A woman holds a medicine bottle while reading instructions.
    HealthGen Z’s expensive drug habit: More want brand-name meds that are 79% more expensive
    By Lindsey LeakeFebruary 14, 2025
Former federal workers protest against the Department of Government Efficiency helmed by Elon Musk.
PoliticsDOGE shut the funding spigot for medical research overnight. Scientists are calling it ‘the end of science’ in America
By Stuart DyosFebruary 21, 2025
Trump’s Medicare pick Dr. Oz holds millions in companies that he’d oversee if he’s confirmed
PoliticsTrump’s Medicare pick Dr. Oz holds millions in companies that he’d oversee if he’s confirmed
By Amanda Seitz, Brian Slodysko and The Associated PressFebruary 21, 2025
Beets for sale at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, San Francisco, USA
LifeAn expert says don’t waste your money on beetroot supplements—try this instead
By Sonya CollinsFebruary 21, 2025
A clinician administers a vaccine to a middle-aged man
HealthAmid worst U.S. flu season in decades, RFK Jr.–led CDC pulls vaccine campaign
By Lindsey LeakeFebruary 20, 2025
Actress Halle Berry is ready for her ‘second act,’ as she becomes a major player in the $17 billion menopause market 
HealthActress Halle Berry is ready for her ‘second act,’ as she becomes a major player in the $17 billion menopause market 
By Jennifer Fields and Alexa MikhailFebruary 20, 2025
  • AI could revolutionize the future of mental health care, but it comes with big risks
    MindAI could revolutionize the future of mental health care, but it comes with big risks
    By Sandra MatzFebruary 14, 2025
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HealthVitamin D may improve your energy levels. Here’s how much you need each day
By Beth GreenfieldFebruary 20, 2025
Coca-Cola is Olipop’s and Poppi’s latest prebiotic soda competitor. But are ‘healthy’ sodas actually good for you?
LifeCoca-Cola is Olipop’s and Poppi’s latest prebiotic soda competitor. But are ‘healthy’ sodas actually good for you?
By Ani FreedmanFebruary 19, 2025
A man in a white coal holds a chicken while standing in a chicken barn.
PoliticsThe USDA is scrambling to rehire officials working to curb the spread of bird flu after firing them
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 19, 2025
President Trump smiling
FamilyTrump signs executive order to cut the $25,000 price tag of IVF
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressFebruary 19, 2025
RFK Jr. speaks in front of a microphone
PoliticsRFK Jr. suggests banning candy and soda from the $113 billion government program for low-income families: ‘We shouldn’t be subsidizing people to eat poison’
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressFebruary 19, 2025
Texas and New Mexico have measles outbreaks. Here’s what to know about vaccines and the disease
HealthTexas and New Mexico have measles outbreaks. Here’s what to know about vaccines and the disease
By Devi Shastri, Morgan Lee and The Associated PressFebruary 19, 2025
RFK Jr. says he will investigate childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
HealthRFK Jr. says he will investigate childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
By Amanda Seitz and The Associated PressFebruary 19, 2025
United States President Donald J. Trump speaks at the Friends of Ireland luncheon hosted by United States Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan, Republican of Wisconsin, at the United States Capitol March 15, 2018 in Washington, DC.
FinanceWeight-loss drug Zepbound helped drive Ireland to $76 billion in goods exports to the U.S. last year—a bittersweet reminder of the challenges ahead
By Ryan HoggFebruary 19, 2025
A woman takes pills at her desk
HealthThe dietary supplements you think are improving your health may be damaging your liver, research warns
By Lindsey LeakeFebruary 18, 2025
Here’s a look into Silicon Valley’s ‘executive psychedelic slumber parties’ that cost over $3,000
MindHere’s a look into Silicon Valley’s ‘executive psychedelic slumber parties’ that cost over $3,000
By Ani FreedmanFebruary 18, 2025
Biohacker Bryan Johnson
HealthBehind the scenes of this tech millionaire’s ‘Don’t Die’ summit as extreme biohacking becomes a dominant wellness trend
By Alexa MikhailFebruary 18, 2025
Elon Musk, wearing a black jacket and standing outside, looks down with his hands clasped.
PoliticsDOGE reportedly fired the FDA employees who were reviewing clinical trials for Elon Musk’s Neuralink
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 18, 2025
A kid playing with Legos on the floor with his mom
HealthRepublicans consider slashing Medicaid—a move that could siphon billions from the health care coverage offered to the poorest Americans
By Amanda Seitz, Andrew DeMillo, Kevin Freking and The Associated PressFebruary 18, 2025
young girl's face being examined under a light with dermatologist's gloved hand in the image
LifeIncreasingly, teens want injectable fillers, peels, and other cosmetic procedures—and a surprising number of parents approve 
By Beth GreenfieldFebruary 17, 2025
Airbnb’s 43-year-old CEO rejects fellow tech titans’ lack of sleep: It makes ‘every hour the next day a little less productive’
HealthAirbnb’s 43-year-old CEO rejects fellow tech titans’ lack of sleep: It makes ‘every hour the next day a little less productive’
By Rachel VentrescaFebruary 17, 2025
Shiv Rao
TechFor Shiv Rao, practicing doctor and founder of $2.75 billion AI startup Abridge, innovation is an art form
By Allie GarfinkleFebruary 17, 2025
Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
HealthTrump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressFebruary 16, 2025
Doctors reveal 7 strategies they use themselves to live longer, healthier lives
HealthDoctors reveal 7 strategies they use themselves to live longer, healthier lives
By Korin MillerFebruary 16, 2025
The 4 best diets for heart health, and 1 to avoid
HealthThe 4 best diets for heart health, and 1 to avoid
By Ani FreedmanFebruary 15, 2025
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